Slate House in Piódão, the Village Where I Was Born—Enjoy an Immersive Experience!

Head toward the protected landscape of the Serra do Açor and be enchanted by Piódão, known as the Nativity Scene Village and the grand winner of the 7 Wonders of Portugal in the Remote Villages category, one of the 12 Historical Villages of Portugal and a National Heritage site since 1978. This schist village, located in the municipality of Arganil, in Central Portugal, lives up to its national and international fame. These titles convince thousands of visitors to pass through there every year. However, those who visit Piódão with more time gain even more, experiencing the tranquil nights in the village and absorbing even more of the essence of a perfect place, both as a holiday destination to recharge and for that everyday getaway. It will be a great pleasure to welcome you to our house, right in the center of the village of Piódão, a few steps from the Nossa Senhora da Conceição Parish Church, restaurants with regional flavors, a museum, trails, the Piódão and Foz d'Égua River Beach, and many other wonders. Live this unique experience in an authentic black schist house with a slate roof, whose architecture and decoration have been maintained as they were decades ago, without losing the comfort and practicality of our time. TO EXPLORE, DISCOVER AND HAVE A GREAT TIME!

The Piódão NaTour company offers various tours. For more information, visit the Piódão NaTour website.

The Serra da Estrela Natural Park is 47 km away.

Chãs D'Égua Rock Art Interpretation Centre: +351 235 200 137

Piódão Tourist Office and Museum Centre. Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 18:00

Piódão River Beach is a 10-minute walk from Encanto de Xisto.

The Foz D'Égua bathing area is a 30-minute walk along a beautiful and unmissable medieval trail or a 10-minute drive away.

The region has numerous other bathing areas. For more details, consult the Arganil Municipal Council website.

The trails and walks are great opportunities to appreciate and feel the beauty, richness and charm of this place. Here you will find suggestions for 11 scenic trails in the Piódão area, available on the AllTrails website. Fraga da Pena Waterfall: For more information, visit the Visit Arganil website. The charm of schist awaits you.